Timothy actually is a New Zealand White. The singe marks on his face and ears were caused by disapproval generated heat. Although dangerous to bystanders, it may prove to be a renewable energy resource.

For some reason, this close-up reminds me of Annie Lennox's face in the Eurythmics' video "Sweet Dreams Are Made of This", where's she's in a suit and looking stern and *thwack*ing her gloved hand with the rod in the other hand.